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Sheffield United tie is prize for Accrington Stanley in replay

ACCRINGTON Stanley will host League One side Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round if they win their replay against Oxford United.

Stanley drew 3-3 at home to fellow League Two outfit Oxford on Saturday and will now travel to the Kassam Stadium for a second round replay, with the game initially pencilled in to take place on Wednesday, December 12.

And the winners will host Sheffield United on the weekend on January 5 and 6.

Stanley striker James Beattie played for the Blades last season before leaving Bramall Lane in the summer.